Michelle Obama Style Guide

There is one apparent—and very outspoken—critic to Michelle’s wardrobe choice: legendary designer Oscar de la Renta. The designer questioned her for wearing Alexander McQueen, a British design label, to the State Dinner, reports WWD.

“My understanding is that the visit was to promote American-Chinese trade,” de la Renta told WWD. “American products in China and Chinese products in America. Why do you wear European clothes?”

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This isn’t the first time de la Renta made comments about Michelle’s attire. “You don’t go to Buckingham Palace in a sweater,” he said in April of 2009.